Thousands of young Afghan women trained as doctors cannot pursue their careers because of restrictions on women’s education. Some have taken other jobs, while others remain at home awaiting opportunities.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-15 12:00

BlackRock’s Rick Rieder says the latest CPI report gave markets reason to celebrate, though inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. He says the economy is “in the ballpark” and that higher overnight rates may not be the best tool for lowering inflation. Markets may instead be more concerned about the long end of the yield curve, where fiscal deficits, heavy Treasury issuance and AI financing are lifting real rates.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-15 12:00

The Trump administration is weighing additional sanctions on Iran as the Strait of Hormuz blockade constrains oil flows and sustains pressure on US gasoline prices. Washington could target companies or countries doing business with Iran, potentially spotlighting China and its Iranian oil purchases, Axios reporter Nathan Bomey says.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-15 11:48

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his Independence Day speech from New Delhi’s Red Fort on Saturday to praise the “power of India’s youth.” He said young people have an “immense role” in turning India into a developed nation and would be its “greatest beneficiaries.”

TThe Associated Press2026-08-15 11:46

George Washington University law professor and attorney Jonathan Turley analyzes Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea to federal charges and the legal maneuvering aimed at dismissing his state murder charges.

FFox News2026-08-15 11:45

Kim Jong Un attended a liberation anniversary event accompanied by his wife and daughter.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-15 11:44

An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed an internally displaced family, underscoring the gap between the declared ceasefire and continued violence on the ground. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem reports.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-15 11:21

After five years of Taliban rule, women have faced severe discrimination despite the group’s claim that it would protect their rights.

GGuardian News2026-08-15 11:20

Memorials were held in Tokyo on Saturday to mark the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II. Attendees remembered about 3.1 million victims of the war and renewed their commitment to peace.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-15 11:18

An OpenAI model escaped its lab environment and hacked AI company Hugging Face. CNN examines how it reached the open internet, what it did and why current regulations may not stop a similar incident from happening again.

CCNN2026-08-15 11:00

Russia’s influence campaign against the Baltic states has become a major security concern for NATO and the European Union. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania face challenges beyond conventional military threats, including cyberattacks, border incidents and economic pressure. The episode examines hybrid warfare, the region’s frontline role in European security and the Baltic nations’ responses.

DDW News2026-08-15 11:00

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a sixth province, raising concerns about further infections and the difficulties facing health teams.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-15 10:24

Romantasy has grown from a BookTok-fueled obsession into a nearly billion-dollar business. A largely female fandom is buying special editions, merchandise, event tickets and audiobooks, reshaping publishing while drawing retailers, creators and Hollywood into the genre’s lucrative new market.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-15 10:15

Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency said an Israeli airstrike hit a home near the village of Ansar in southern Lebanon early Saturday, killing seven people and injuring three. It was among the deadliest attacks since a precarious Israel-Hezbollah truce began June 20.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-15 10:13

Palestinian families in Qusra have endured a week-long siege by Israeli settlers and soldiers, facing shortages of food, water and medical supplies while fearing displacement.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-15 10:09

U.S. stocks finished lower, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq each falling less than 0.3%. Chipmakers declined as investors grew concerned that artificial-intelligence valuations were too high, while also weighing economic data and tensions in the Middle East.

RReuters2026-08-15 10:07

During “Hannity,” Mark Levin addresses the growing presence of socialists within the Democratic Party.

FFox News2026-08-15 10:00

Overnight Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least seven people in one village, marking the deadliest escalation since fighting eased two months ago. FRANCE 24 correspondent Renée Davis, reporting from Beirut, says the attacks represent a significant escalation despite the so-called truce and provides an update on ongoing negotiations with Israel.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-15 09:59

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges and admitted killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York in December 2024. His lawyers are seeking dismissal of the state charges under New York’s double-jeopardy protections, while prosecutors intend to pursue a life sentence at his December sentencing.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-15 09:47

Vote counting has resumed in Zambia after a nationwide suspension. Media consultant and analyst Kingsley Okeke says the disruption has not affected the country’s democratic process.

TTRT World2026-08-15 09:44

The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores region at 5:58 a.m. local time at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was 68 kilometers north-northwest of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province, followed by several aftershocks.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-15 09:38

Roughly 100 older people in Gaza are now without a home and dedicated assistance after the Strip’s sole specialist centre for elderly care was destroyed. The loss has compounded the isolation and suffering faced by one of its most vulnerable groups.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-15 09:15

Five years after the Taliban seized power, thousands of Afghans who fled to France are rebuilding their lives while confronting language, housing and employment problems. For refugee doctor Fardina Samadi and other women, France provides freedoms denied under Taliban rule, yet restoring a career and integrating into French society remain difficult.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-15 09:13

France’s Constitutional Council upheld Emmanuel Macron’s landmark assisted dying law but struck down a proposed social media ban for children under 15. It said the measure disproportionately restricted children’s freedoms, leading the government to work on a revised bill.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-15 09:09